Helping Kids Manage Emotions
A-Z Strategies for Emotional Growth
Discover evidence-based strategies to help children regulate their emotions in a fun and engaging way.

All my feelings are okay
First Feelings: The Foundation of Healthy Development, Starting From Birth | ZERO TO THREE

Breathing
Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids

Counting
Count, Breathe, Relax

Dangerous behavior
Top 10 De-escalation Tips for Educators

Eating
Tips for Families | Healthy Eating Research

First/Then
First/Then Visual Instructions

Gratitude
Gratitude Questions for Kids | Practice | Greater Good in Action

Hugs
You don't need words to calm a grumpy kid. Parents around the world use a magic touch

Imagination
Guided Imagery for Kids

Jumping
The Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise on Mental Health

Kindness
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation | Kindness at Home

Laughing
Let's Play! | Laughter Yoga

Making choices
Giving children choices — Early Learning Professionals

Naming feelings
The Feelings Song

Outside
Nature-Based Mindfulness for More Calm & Peaceful Kids | NAEYC